Log Buffer #266, A Carnival of the Vanities for DBAs

The purpose of technology is to make life easier and more quality-oriented. It is this virtue of technology that makes it evergreen and sustainable. Its unique feature is its innovative nature. Technology blogging is a way for the technologists to rant about technology and throw light at known and unknown corners with new angles. This Log Buffer Edition covers those angles and more. Enjoy!

Oracle:

Chris Antongnini blogs about the purpose of COMMIT_WAIT and COMMIT_LOGGING parameters from the real world.

What happens to tablespaces that are read-only on the source during an RMAN duplication (not for standby)? Martin Bach asks.